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Bed hanging (Base valance)
1929-1956
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1956.0591.005
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1956.0591.005
Object Name
Bed hanging (Base valance)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
This bed hanging was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was printed in England c.1830.
Date
1929-1956
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: upper left corner
Inscription: typed in black ink, "2 C MAPLE RM right bottom bed valance Jan-Feb-Mar"
Type: Label
Location: upper left corner
Inscription: in pencil, "56.591.5 Maple Jun-Oct"
Type: Label
Location: upper left corner
Inscription: stamped in red ink, "SEASON 3"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Roller printed
- Woven (plain)
- Mordant style
Dimensions (inches)
13 (H) x 74.5 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
33.02 (H) x 189.23 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles.
Montgomery determined warps per inch: 80.
Vertical design repeat: 12 1/2 inches.